Stuck Between the Snooze Button and the Hustle Entrepreneurs Struggle to Get Quality Sleep

Heartfulness & TiE Global Join Forces to Help Entrepreneurs Combat Sleep Deprivation Through Targeted Workshops across TiE Chapters globally

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Heartfulness and TiE Global has released a survey highlighting the growing sleep crisis among entrepreneurs. Surveying 260 respondents (200+ entrepreneurs, start-up founders and 50+ tech professionals) across five major Indian cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune—the findings reveal that 55% of startup founders and business leaders struggle with sleep. The relentless demands of long hours, high-pressure decision-making, and financial uncertainties are driving stress and burnout, impacting productivity and overall well-being.

The effects of sleep deprivation extend far beyond just feeling tired. Over 80% of respondents surveyed admitted that poor sleep significantly impacts their job performance, concentration, and workplace relationships. For entrepreneurs, however, the consequences are even more severe, with sleep deprivation impairing critical business functions like decision-making, creativity, and resilience—traits essential to business success. Many entrepreneurs also reported frequent sleep disturbances, with 19% rating their sleep quality as “poor” or “very poor.” Additionally, more than 26% of professionals are getting less than six hours of sleep per night, a problem that is even more pronounced among entrepreneurs.

The Toll of Sleep Deprivation on Entrepreneurs

• More than half of entrepreneurs struggle with sleep.

• 40% report sleep difficulties due to restlessness, nightmares, stress, and environmental disturbances.